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Counter IED symposium: 20 May 2013 at Rawalpindi.
Steps taken to defeat IEDs:
Pakistan’s Counter-IED Organization established to formulate policies and ensure implementation.
Tight control over explosive, detonators and others IEDs-related material by the Ministry of Industry.
Banning the export of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) and other chemical based fertilizers with issuance of NOCs to authorized dealers only.
Disallowing the transportation of CAN and other such fertilizers to be moved in FATA and Balochistan.
Fertilizer control regime introduced and implemented by the FATA Secretariat.
Increased number of troops on border outposts to minimize possibility of cross-border smuggling of CAN.

Press Release

No PR73/2011-ISPR

Dated: March 25, 2011

Rawalpindi - March 25, 2011:

A week long Trilateral Joint Military Exercise among Forces of Turkey-Afghanistan-Pakistan commenced at Tuzla, Turkey. Three countries decided to hold joint exercises at the conclusion of the 5th Trilateral Summit in December 2010.

The joint Exercise involves military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) against terrorists. The events include basic and battle order training, MOUT demonstration by the Turkish army, combat order, training controls, fighting in built up and handmade explosives training sessions.

Specialist teams of three countries comprising sniper and anti tank detachments are undergoing this exercise. The purpose of this training is to share military knowledge, to reinforce and maintain coordination among the three countries.

It is pertinent to mention here that this is the first time that a Trilateral Exercise among the three countries is being conducted on the Turkish soil .It will play a pivotal role in cementing close military ties between the countries in the realm of combating the menace of terrorism and extremism being spearheaded by the inimical forces.

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A week long Trilateral Joint Military Exercise on urban warfare among Forces of Turkey-Afghanistan-Pakistan commenced at Tuzla, Turkey. (25-3-2011) – Photo ISPR

Press Release

No PR74/2011-ISPR

Dated: March 25, 2011

Jakarta - March 25, 2011:

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Kahlid Shameem Wynne, who is on an official visit to Indonesia, delivered a talk at Jakarta International Defence Dialogue. Chairman talked about counter terrorism strategy and contribution of Pakistan Armed Forces in combating terrorism. He also emphasized on the importance of a comprehensive approach to tackle terrorism, incorporating Political, economic and military means. General Khalid Shameem Wynne highlighted upon United Nations Peace Keeping and disaster relief operations conducted by Pakistan Armed Forces. The talk was followed by a question and answers session.

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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Kahlid Shameem Wynne, who is on an official visit to Indonesia, delivered a talk at Jakarta International Defence Dialogue. (25-3-2011) – Photo ISPR